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Is this just extreme pragmatism, though? No interest in the driving experience? Speaking of horsepower, responsiveness, handling and in short; fun.camry, 4cyl standard trans.
Is this just extreme pragmatism, though? No interest in the driving experience? Speaking of horsepower, responsiveness, handling and in short; fun.camry, 4cyl standard trans.
You can have fun with small things.Is this just extreme pragmatism, though? No interest in the driving experience? Speaking of horsepower, responsiveness, handling and in short; fun.
Is this just extreme pragmatism, though? No interest in the driving experience? Speaking of horsepower, responsiveness, handling and in short; fun.
I'd never drive a stick in this city. Not worth the effort.
I hate automatic.I'd never drive a stick in this city. Not worth the effort.
I bought my current car (2013 Elantra) back in 2012. Almost exactly 7 years ago. I bought it brand new. It now has 39,113 miles. That’s 5,588 miles per year. As a result, I’m not terribly worried about fuel economy.
I’m looking for a car with a decent reputation for reliability, that is comfortable for a 6’1 210lb man, is safe for my two small children, and is actually a little fun to drive (I actually think that a powerful and responsive vehicle helps with safety, but that’s another story).
I hate automatic.
There is nothing better than manual shifting.
(I actually think that a powerful and responsive vehicle helps with safety, but that’s another story).
I bought my current car (2013 Elantra) back in 2012. Almost exactly 7 years ago. I bought it brand new. It now has 39,113 miles. That’s 5,588 miles per year. As a result, I’m not terribly worried about fuel economy.
I’m looking for a car with a decent reputation for reliability, that is comfortable for a 6’1 210lb man, is safe for my two small children, and is actually a little fun to drive (I actually think that a powerful and responsive vehicle helps with safety, but that’s another story).
Toyotas run forever. But because they are good cars, it's hard to find a used one at a discount as stated a few posts up. Try places that sell former rentals but it really won't cost you much more to get a new one. If I wasn't in the auto maintenance business, I'd never have bought a Toyota. They are just more reliable and consistently have more miles on them.
I noticed some surprisingly decent prices on the well-equipped 310hp version of the Lacrosse. Nice thing is that the old-timers driving those things seem to put very few miles on them. I actually like old-man cars, as I stated earlier. I'm 34 going on 64.
Cadillacs were also on my list, but I never did find one that I really liked.If you are going to consider Buick, I'd also look at Cadillac. Great deals on slightly used 2-year old XTS (14 Best Big Luxury Sedans - Top Full Size Luxury Cars, Ranked), or a CT6 (slightly higher priced) which makes the list of best cars to own for tall people (https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/best-cars-for-tall-people).
I know some might knock GM quality, but my dad and granddad both owned numerous Cadillacs and always had good experiences.
If you are going to consider Buick, I'd also look at Cadillac. Great deals on slightly used 2-year old XTS (14 Best Big Luxury Sedans - Top Full Size Luxury Cars, Ranked), or a CT6 (slightly higher priced) which makes the list of best cars to own for tall people (https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/best-cars-for-tall-people).
I know some might knock GM quality, but my dad and granddad both owned numerous Cadillacs and always had good experiences.
Want to know a dirty secret in Arizona used car purchasing?
Estate sales in Sun City.
You can get cars for absurdly low prices with absurdly low miles, kept generally in good shape. Only real worry is vapor lock from the cars never exceeding 25mph.
they must have owned older models? gm quality has gone downhill a lot.
I drive my car every day but I only put 5k mi/yr on it. I just don't drive far.well, not really. vapor lock can occur in carbureted cars and the issue is with the fuel system overheating, not from lack of driving a vehicle. no issue with modem fuel injection because they moved the fuel pump away from the engine. no evaporated fuel = no vapor lock.
however, there are a lot of problems can arise from buying a car that’s barely been driven, especially here in az. fluids need to be pump through the systems, bushings need to be used and cared for, etc. unfortunately, cars that are rarely driven can also be rarely cared for. that is a huge caveat when buying a car from an elderly person.
I drive my car every day but I only put 5k mi/yr on it. I just don't drive far.
That statement is really making me think that I should just sell my car, bank the money, and get a low mi. lease.